5 Things to Know Today, May 17, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. History Hour: From 6-7 p.m., Josiah Henson Museum and Park will host History Hour, which… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with myMCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.
Police Look for Robbery Suspects After Chase
Police said detectives are looking for two robbery suspects after a chase led to a crash in Washington, D.C. Early Tuesday at about 3:15 a.m., “two Black male suspects” went… Read More
Students Can Now Carry Narcan at School
Students are now allowed to carry Narcan in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). MCPS, health and safety officials announced Monday that students can carry Narcan in schools under new guidance,… Read More
Council President Suggests More Transparency in School Budget Process
County Council President Evan Glass suggested leaders revisit the state law around the school budget process in order to strengthen transparency. “I think as Montgomery County’s school budget has grown… Read More
Person Found Dead After Reported Shooting in Downtown Silver Spring
Police said a person was found dead Sunday after a reported shooting in downtown Silver Spring. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to the 1300 block of Fenwick Lane… Read More
Police: Man Shot at Takoma Park Gas Station
Update: The victim has left the hospital and is doing well, per a spokesperson with the Takoma Park Police Department. No arrests have been made yet. It is an active… Read More
Use of Technology Helped Lower Carjackings Last Month, County Official Says
As carjackings increase in Montgomery County, use of technology helped lower the crime last month, according to a county official. “We’re up for over the year, but actually April was… Read More
Thousands of Residents Could Lose Medicaid Coverage
Thousands of Montgomery County residents could lose Medicaid coverage as the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends. Last week, leaders reminded residents renewal conditions are changing. About 17,000 people may… Read More
Novavax Announces 25% Cut in Global Workforce
Novavax, the Gaithersburg-based vaccine development company, announced it will cut about 25% of its global workforce. According to the release Tuesday announcing the company’s first quarter financial results and operational… Read More
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center Breaks Ground for New Patient Care Tower
Leaders and caregivers at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville broke ground for a new six-story patient care tower to be built next to the existing hospital. They… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 10, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, May 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Asthma Awareness Month: The county’s Department of Health and Human Services is sharing information during… Read More
Montgomery Village Man Found Guilty of Killing Wife in ‘No Body Murder’
A Montgomery Village man has been found guilty of killing his wife in 2019, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Jean Pierre, 50, was found guilty of… Read More